God Will Lift Up Your Head by Jars of Clay

from Redemption Songs

[@bearcat579]

My grandpa was a faithful Christian, a bi-vocational rural pastor. When his Alzheimer’s got advanced he could not longer lift up his head. This song was an encouragement to me at that time. This year makes nine for him in the land of no suffering.

[@bionitroop]

I'm not a Christian, but I really like this song...much love

[@N333Z]

My go-to song when I'm feeling so worn down from life & trying my hardest, but not good enough, etc. He WILL lift up my head.........

[@danielpenn1734]

Amen

[@anthonymitchell8610]

Me Too! I Feel You!

[@crystaldunkerton42]

And it will soon end in joy :)

[@meljp2967]

~ Up... Set our minds on things Above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God ~ Colossians 3:1! :)

[@egyptianpepsiking]

It means when all you can do is look down at your failures in life, God will tell you, "Forget those, look at ME."

[@Brie2]

This song was playing when my aunt knocked on my door to tell me my granpa died.. its been 7 years and this is the first time ive listened to it since.

[@solascripturaPR1517]

Wow. A crazy, bittersweet memory; but, his life is with you. Praying that he trusted in Christ for his salvation.

[@pjfountaine7755]

Thanks for classic songs i still love singing to

[@jkrupa23]

Even though I don't think of myself as a christian, this song really makes me feel better when I'm down.

[@danielmann5427]

That's unfortunate. Feel better but damned nevertheless. Why die in your sins? Repent and look upon Christ.

[@amwin7]

im a christian and i like this song n im african american

[@lavariosmith5622]

This song is colorless my friend. Welcome!

[@morgangodfrey2716]

This is real music !!!!!!!!!!! Not canned. These boys tore it up. Go Dan.

[@mattam2009]

This got me through a sad period, share it.

[@kimcooper1398]

Yes,he will,halleluyah

[@bwilliams1958]

I love this sone. The spirit of the song turns the fire on in my soul. I makes me want to start dancing and singing to praise God!

[@tickedoffnow]

Thank You God for everything :)

[@JohnMastersonODST]

This song was part of my first experience with CCM and Christian Rock. WOW Christian 2006. Been a fan of the genres ever since

[@zoe8189]

I used to sing this song ,whenever i was sad about gossip people or whenever i felt ashamed for anything wrong i did.

[@mrs.johnjohnson7634]

Thank You Father God Almighty For Lifting Up My Head So Many Times That I Cannot Count, TY Lord Jesus! \0/

[@welingtonramalho9976]

Passei por um momento muito difícil em minha vida. Minha filhinha foi diagnosticada com meningite bacteriana e fiquei sem chão. Já conhecia esta musica ha tempos mais não sua tradução e no momento de maior angustia o SENHOR DEUS me revelou a letra da musica em minha língua natal. o SENHOR levantou minha cabeça e curou minha filha para sua HONRA e GLORIA!

[@ardiyiap]

Welington Ramalho amem! Glória a Deus! Jesus é o nosso Senhor!!!

[@lidstrom82]

I totally understand your perspective. Recently I've gone through a really rough patch that has left me seeking God more than I ever have. In the midst of that, though, I found that my snobby view toward Christian music melted away. It's not that I lowered my standards, but rather I focused more on the message rather than the skill of the music. When life starts pounding on you, the right message is more important than what we consider "good music."

[@viviave8]

I've come to that realization too & it's a blessing. God's love & the fellowship of the Spirit transcends genre! I'm generally not a fan of most popular Christian music styles either but if I really wanna hear God's voice, He is there, speaking to me through whatever song I end up putting on. I feel like I learned a valuable lesson about acceptance, diversity, & expression -- the many fascinating facets of God's human creation -- because, as a big music fan & songwriter, I can sometimes get into the (fairly elitist) rut of "oh well that ain't how I'd say or do that..." which totally crushes the intent of that artist's art. Especially when it comes to the noble profession of trying to spread the word of God through art! They are trying to comfort you & God is trying to use your fellow Christians to help you! There are times I can still be selective but for the most part, if I want God to show me something, He will -- & He can use pretty much ANYTHING to do it with.

[@greatlostnovel]

I'm not a Christian music fan. I'm a snobby indie guy. And hell, I'm not even a Christian. But I love this song. The melody on the chorus is really simple but really nice, and I love the driving rhythm section there. Jars of Clay could do with more songs like this.

[@justbigsteve]

I love this song!!! All music changes the world; glad to hear songs like this that will change it in a good way.

[@tlwest21]

rhis This has always been a fave if mine that NEVER fails to bring me to tears!!!

[@Onenation244888]

Love this song

[@bluegwyn4318]

Jesus💙✝

[@raine123ish]

Great song! My favorite of all their songs

[@egyptianpepsiking]

I LOVE this song. Like this is my life anthem!

[@mannp17]

love this song, listened to it when there were hard times

[@rosewildbill6368]

He is the glory and the lifter up of my head !!! Psalm 3:3... Jesus is like a shield to me ...written by David, the miraculous killing machine ...he never lost a war !!!

[@hychet13]

The Lord will draw you with cords of silver and ropes of gold. Christians are apples of gold in pictures of silver.

[@ardiyiap]

God will lift up MY head

[@livingoutloud40]

These guys are so awesome :3

[@justbigsteve]

Just love this song!!!

[@justbigsteve]

Love it !!!!!

[@edwinEDGEx]

Great song :D

[@radienttwilight]

SO TRUUUE!!!!!!!

[@okjeffy6581]

Hey I remember this

[@samueldeans3338]

He did.

[@lucasfarias7759]

its great sons

[@kabasky]

CHRISTAIN FEVER!!!!! YAHHHHH!!!!

[@wasilaify]

Soon end in joy :)

[@aurumspire]

@silverwolfrunniing I know those comments were from six months ago, but God holds everything. He made those people and things, they are His. You can't have them. They were never yours. It's a give and take relationship with God. For a time, you think you need what you want, but there are those times where he does take them away for your good. In the end, everything works together for your good. Don't get discouraged, in this life you were made to overcome all obstacles great and small with God.

[@WonderYounder]

This song my be a bit to rocky for my taste. But I love the words. God will always lift us up when we need it.

[@roninalchemist]

Does everyone realize that Jars of Clay didn't write these lyrics? They're taken from a hymn called "Give To the Winds Your Fears" Still a good song, but yeah.

[@MrBobthornton]

Hi their, does any body know the name of the song sung by Jars of Clay that refers to the love of God that only remains.

[@MandoRamikad]

Was it "O Come And Mourn With Me Awhile" ? I don't think those are the exact lyrics, but they're close.

[@Bozeman42]

What does "god will lift up your head" mean?

[@viviave8]

It means that God will never abandon you when you need Him. Heartache and hard times will try to strip you of hope and life but God's love is there for you if you fall into it. He will carry you when you can't go on anymore. No matter how long it takes, God never gives up on the ones who call to Him for relief. He wants to save us all from our pain.

[@johncraig8755]

This is a great song. So sad they no longer follow the Bible on key issues

[@karlmartellce732]

Sounds too much like Smashing Pumpkin "1979" for the lawyer in me not to notice.

[@raquelroyer1425]

Karl Martell THAT'S why I like the style so much.didnt notice.

[@magusvirga]

I listen to the Smashing Pumpkins and Jars of Clay; have for over 20 years: these songs are nothing alike. At all. I don’t know where that “comparison” ever came from, but it’s completely inaccurate. If you’re talking about the mood or feelings the songs give you, they’re very uplifting songs, then yes, they are similar in that one aspect; that can happen with any song combination though, so no argument there. They are nowhere close to anything resembling plagiarism. If it was, Corgan would notice; and he hasn’t for 15 years, which is when this song came out. Please don’t think stupid thoughts just to have “the lawyer” in you want to be noticed.

[@magusvirga]

Raquel Jenney You like the style because the song is very uplifting and because it’s actual “music” is something that’s hard to replicate. Very few bands have the ability to write a song that starts out slow, plodding, almost HYMN like (hint, it is a hymn) then grow in instrumentation, arrangement, tempo and energy and crescendo to a grand finale. Don’t let that guy fool you into thinking there’s some grand argument to be made here: there isn’t. They’re both great songs that are very uplifting, full of good energy, and bring forth good emotions. That is where they’re similar. And MANY songs can be like that from one to another.

[@karlmartellce732]

$TITLE before He lets the machete of circumstances lop it off! Theologians call this sort of thing "sovereignty"; however, I call it "dystheism".

[@larryskoreyko]

Jars of Clay is as good as Petra was.

[@wecarnivore]

It's so sad this great singer (with talent a gift from God) how now turn against the authority of the Bible. Et tu, Jars of Clay? "If the world hated me, they'll hate you."

[@reyestorres6496]

please explain. what happened? can you send me the link to the article?

[@wecarnivore]

www.charismanews.com/opinion/in-the-line-of-fire/43605-the-shattering-of-jars-of-clay

[@RushyoRifle]

This is a false report

[@scottbennie8299]

Beware the sin of gossip. Judge not, and seek the truth in all things.

[@lilberlandi]

Poor thing... you must be in great need of self-validation to be giving out comments like that... tsc tsc... if it helps we'll pretend not to see your inner-insecurity and desperate overcompensation...